Greetings Florida!

I hope summer is providing you some much deserved rest and recuperation time from a year of great work

serving our students. I am always humbled by our colleagues here in Florida and all the amazing work we

do!

I want to thank those of you who were able to attend our social at the NASPA national convention, it was a

great time and a huge success. This summer your NASPA-FL board is hard at working creating networking

and professional development opportunities for you. Please lock the NASPA-FL Drive-In into your

calendars now. We will hold the Drive-In at Florida International University in Miami and the

Undergraduate Symposium at Miami-Dade College from October 13-15 focusing on “Leading with Strength

and Courage.”

Call for program proposals and our awards process will be coming soon! Please stay tuned via our website

http://naspa.org/fl. Thanks for all you do for our students and each other and have a great summer. See you

in Miami!!

Director’s Message

Summer 2016

NASPA-FL

Special points of

interest:

Looking for a way to

connect to NASPA-FL on

a personal level? Check

out page 8 for more

information about our

Knowledge Communities.

Does your campus have

undergraduate students

who are interested in the

field of student affairs?

Read page 3 to see how

they can participate in the

NASPA-FL Undergraduate

Symposium.

Inside this issue:

NASPA-FL

Drive-In Dates &

Call for Proposals

2

Case Study

Competition &

Undergraduate

Symposium

3

NASPA-FL

Awards 4

Hazing Prevention

Pre-Conference

and NUFP Update

5

Membership

Update 6

Small Colleges

and Universities

Update

7

Knowledge

Community

Update

8-9

NASPA-FL Drive-In at

Florida International

University

October 13th-15th

PROGRAM PROPOSALS

DUE:

June 10th by 5pm

AWARDS

SUBMISSIONS DUE:

September 16th

We are pleased to announce the annual NASPA-FL Drive-In Conference will be

held on October 13-15, 2016 at Florida International University in Miami, FL

focusing on “Leading with Strength and Courage.” For more conference

information, including schedules and details about registration, please visit:

www.naspafl.org.

October 13: NASPA-FL Board Meeting, Case Study Competitions, Knowledge

Communities Meeting, Hazing Pre-Conference & NASPA-FL Social

October 14: NASPA-FL Drive-in

October 15: NASPA-FL Undergraduate Symposium

NASPA-FL Drive In

Call for Proposals

The 2016 NASPA-FL Drive-In Conference Committee is seeking

innovative program proposals for the annual drive-in conference focusing

on “Leading with Strength and Courage.” The committee is seeking two

different types of programs. The first type of program is a 50-minute

presentation within any area of student affairs. The second type of program

is a 30-minute program on your department’s “Best Practice”. A successful program proposal will include topics that celebrate

collaboration, demonstrate positive changes to a campus community, or

showcase outstanding achievements and best practices in the student affairs

field. The conference committee is seeking talented presenters who are

student affairs professional staff members, graduate students, or faculty and

can present to an audience of the same.

Please be prepared to submit the following information: Program Title;

Program Abstract (100 words or less description of the program to be used

in the conference program); Intended Learning Outcomes; Audio/Visual

Needs (projector, screen, etc.); Presenter's Contact Information.

Program Proposals are due online at www.naspafl.org/

by 5PM on Friday, June 10, 2016

All presenters will be notified by Friday, August 12, 2016.

Not sure what to submit as a program proposal, you can learn more about

the submission process by serving as a reviewer on the Program Review

Committee. Volunteers are needed to assist with review and selection of

program proposals. If you are interested, send an e-mail to Amy Vaughan

Deahl at vaugh59e@erau.edu by Wednesday, June 1st .

Submissions

are due by

5PM on

Friday, June

10, 2016

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The NASPA-FL Case Study Competition is a competition for undergraduates, graduate students and

new professionals (first two years in the student affairs/services profession). This competition

provides you the unique opportunity to apply your classroom, internship, experiential, and

leadership experiences all in one state competition.

Undergraduate, graduate, or new professionals (first two years) may create a team that consists of up

to three people from the same institution. NASPA-FL encourages institutions to hold local case

study competitions on their own campuses to identify their top case study talent. Over the years,

such institutions as Nova Southeastern, Florida International University, and the University of South

Florida have held successful pre-qualifying case study events which assisted their programs with

advertising the opportunity to get involved, and enhancing the quality of their final teams!

Each institution may advance one team per category. Again, each campus may send one

undergraduate team, one graduate team, and one new professional team to the

Annual NASPA-FL Case Study State Competition.

The competition will be held on Thursday, October 13th, 2016 at Florida

International University, Miami. More information can be found at http://

naspafl.org/casestudy.

Dr. Tina O’Daniels, odaniels@ufl.edu, Case Study Coordinator

Case Study Competition– Get your teams involved!

Undergraduate Symposium

Register for the

Case Study

Competition by

October 9th!

Page 3

One of the most important aspects of being a professional is preparing for the

next generation of Student Affairs leaders. Our current undergraduate students

are the part of the future of our profession of supporting student success. Our

annual Undergraduate Symposium will be held on Saturday, October 15 at

Miami Dade College, following our Oct. 13-14 Drive-In at Florida

International University.

The Undergraduate Symposium is a great opportunity for any undergraduate

student considering a career in Student Affairs. At the day-long meeting

students will be given information about how to apply for graduate school and

look for assistantships. They will also go through mock interviews to prepare

them for grad interviews and will have the opportunity to personally meet

with representatives from most of the Higher Education graduate programs in

the state of Florida. More information will be coming shortly, but please

remember this incredible opportunity for your students. Thanks for all you do!

Eric Arneson, NASPA Florida Director, earneson@fiu.edu

Nominate for NASPA-FL Awards

One of the highlights associated of the NASPA-FL Drive in is our ability to recognize staff

accomplishments throughout our state. You can go to the NASPA FL Awards page or click

on this link https://www.naspa.org/about/awards/regions/naspa-fl-awards to get started with

the nomination process or view our list of awards for the region. Last year, everyone

appreciated the ability to submit nominations over the summer break while they had a little

more time. The deadline is September 16th, but we have opened it early again for you this

year!

As usual we will be giving out a free registration for the most award nominations from one

institution. We will also continue the popular Twitter competition at the conference again this

year.

Here is a list of awards that are available: Graduate Student of the Year

New Professional of the Year

Mid-Manager of the Year

Outstanding Service to Students Award

Research Award

KC Chair of the Year

Programs of Distinction:

Housing, Residence Life, Contracted Services, Student Conduct, and related

Student Union, Student Activities, Greek Life, Leadership, and related

Enrollment Management, Financial Aid, Orientation, Parents, First Year, Other Year, and

related

Student Health, Wellness, Counseling, and related

International, Multicultural, Cultural, Gender, LGBTQ, Spirituality, Disability, and re-

lated

Careers, Academic Support, Service-Learning, Community Service, and related

Off-Campus, Commuter, Non-traditional, Graduate, Professional, and related

Athletic, Recreation, Physical Fitness, Non-Varsity Sports, and related

Administrative, Assessment, Information Technology, Fundraising, Professional

Development, and related

Violence Education and Prevention, Crisis Management, Campus Security, and related

Additional Awards given at the Conference: Travel Award

Social Media Award

Nomination Award

Page 4 NASPA-FL

NASPA-FL

Awards due by

September

16th!!

Hundreds of campuses and organizations will observe National Hazing Prevention Week this fall,

and more will observe it during other times of the year. NASPA- FL will offer the half day

pre-conference this year on October 13th and we are really excited to bring you an important

opportunity to educate your campus life teams, be sure to include your Graduate Students!

Did you know?

47% of students are hazed before they enter college

3 in 5 college students are subjected to hazing

Alcohol consumption, humiliation, isolation, sleep deprivation, and

sex acts are hazing practices common across student groups.

SOURCE: www.stophazing.org

For more information, contact- Joanna E. Ellwood jellwood@fau.edu

Hazing Prevention Pre-Conference

NUFP Update

Page 5

As of April 15, 2016, we are excited to have 48 NUFP participants at 10 Florida institutions, with

Florida International University taking the lead with 23!! The next closest NUFP member State in

Region III is North Carolina with 20 NUFP participants.

Although we are doing a great job overall, we would love to see these numbers grow for the 2016-17

year. The NASPA-FL Board would like to know how to best support your institution in the

development or expansion of a NUFP program on your campus. What has prevented you from starting a program?

What challenges do you face with growing the program?

If you are a current NUFP at one of these institutions, what do you love about your program?

How can we best support current NUFPs in your exploration of the Student Affairs Profession? We need to hear from you! Please share your insights so the NASPA-FL Board can develop the

tools and resources necessary to help you encourage the student leaders on your campus to become

the next generation of Student Affairs Professionals.

Please send all ideas to Lorie Kittendorf, lkittendorf@ut.edu.

Florida Atlantic University 1

Florida Gulf Coast University 1

Florida International University 23

Florida State University 6

Palm Beach State College 1

University of Central Florida 5

University of Florida 2

University of Miami 5

University of South Florida-Main Campus 3

University of West Florida 1

The summer is always an exciting time in Student Affairs, as we take a quick

breather from the busy academic year and do a lot of planning and preparation for

the year ahead. It is also time to submit proposals for the NASPA-FL Drive-in

Conference (being hosted at Florida International University in Miami), and to

encourage your colleagues who are not already NASPA members, or who are new

to Florida, to consider joining our outstanding organization or to update their

profiles!

NASPA-FL continues to lead Region III with regard to numbers of active

members, and we want to stay on top! It’s not just about having the most members,

though, it’s about making sure our colleagues who are not already part of the

NASPA community are aware of the many benefits of membership. A list of

benefits from the national organization can be found at: http://www.naspa.org/

about/benefits , but within the State, we also have wonderful opportunities for

professional development through involvement in our 28 Knowledge Communities

and our outstanding annual Drive-In Conference. All of these benefits (including

discounts on conference registrations for State, Regional and National events) are

available to faculty and staff at the individual membership rate of only $75 per

year (for those at institutions with an institutional membership).

When you consider all of the incredible resources we provide, including an

extensive professional network of colleagues, we think membership in NASPA-FL

is well worth it! We hope that you, as current members, agree and are taking

advantage of everything we have to offer. We also hope you’ll encourage your

colleagues - whether they be new staff in their first professional position, new

Graduate Assistants, or seasoned professionals – to check us out! You can stay up

to date by visiting our web site (www.naspafl.org ), or following us on Facebook

(@NASPA-FL) or Twitter (@NASPAFL). If you have any questions, don’t

hesitate to contact me at kmontgom@fiu.edu -Kerrie Montgomery

Membership Update

Page 6 NASPA-FL

Small Colleges and Universities Update

Page 7

Save the Date for the 2016 NASPA Small Colleges and Universities Institute

June 25 – June 28, 2016

Macalester College, Saint Paul, MN

Hosted on a biennial basis by NASPA's Small Colleges and Universities Division, the NASPA Small

Colleges and Universities Institute is a three-day residential program during which chief student

affairs officers and other senior-level administrators engage in discussion and reflection about critical

issues in student affairs and the examination of effective and innovative programs.

The Institute brings together chief student affairs officers and other senior-level leaders at small

colleges and universities with enrollments of fewer than 5000 students for three days of learning and

networking.

Topics featured during the 2016 Institute include:

Student Affairs as the touchstone for justice

Gender-based violence and Title IX compliance

Presidential perspectives on student affairs and higher education

Innovations and trends in campus career development initiatives

Hot topics for small colleges and universities

Important Dates

April 30, 2016: Ear ly-Bird Registration Deadline

May 25, 2016: Regular Registration Deadline

June 16, 2016: Late Registration Deadline

June 25, 2016: Institute Opens! Please visit: https://www.naspa.org/events/2016SCUI for more information

GET INVOLVED

Subscribe to the NASPA Small Colleges and Universities Listserv

The NASPA Small Colleges and Universities Division has an active listserv that allows student

affairs professionals to ask questions, request information, and share effective practices. To

subscribe to the listserv, please send an email message to subscribe@naspa.org and be sure to

mention in the message that you wish to be subscribed to the small colleges and universities listserv.

There are many ways to get involved with the Small Colleges and Universities Division! Volunteer

opportunities exist at the regional and national level. If you’re interested to learn more about how to

get involved with Division programs and activities, please sign up via Volunteer Central.

If there are special needs or suggestions that you have as a small college or university, please contact

Angela Alvarado Coleman at angela.coleman@famu.edu. We are always looking for innovative ideas

to strengthen the professional development that we provide.

NASPA-FL Summer 2016

Are you connected to NASPA-Florida?

Here is how to be:

Facebook– NASPA Florida

Twitter- @NASPAFL

Website: www.naspafl.org

Publication Contest : In an effort to continue to grow the NASPA FL KC Library and promote

involvement from our graduates and new professionals in the knowledge

communities, there will be a Publication Contest this spring and summer. The

publications will be anonymously peer reviewed and the winner(s) and

honorable mentions will also be asked to submit a poster to be displayed

during the NASPA FL Drive-In Conference in October this year.

Submissions for the Publication Contest can be, but not limited to, research

reports, updates on professional issues, examinations of legal and policy

issues, dialogues and debates, historical articles, literature reviews, opinion

pieces, or projections of future trends. The submission deadline is June 3, 2016. More information can be found on

the NASPA FL website.

We have some openings. KC Chair Vacancies: Adult Learners and Students with Children

Alcohol & Other Drug

Indigenous Peoples

Multiracial

Socioeconomic and Class Issues in Higher Education

Wellness and Health Promotion

The KC Chair Directory can be viewed at the NASPA FL website. Please

reach out to your Chairs if you have any interest or questions. If any NASPA FL member wants to get more involved, Knowledge

Communities are a great entrance into state engagement. Please contact me at

Jake Shilts: jshilts@mdc.edu.

Knowledge Community Update